Course: #2588Level: Intermediate2 Hours

Individuals with ASD often struggle with sensory processing disorder, dyspraxia, overweight and obesity, social-communication impairments, anxiety, and impaired cognition and executive functioning, all of which persist into adulthood and can interfere with independent living, paid employment, quality of life, and community participation. This course will explore current knowledge on the impact of ASD throughout the lifespan, discuss the role of physical therapy in serving this population, and identify resources and strategies to empower patients and families for successful transitions to adulthood. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

Course: #2605Level: Advanced2 Hours

Decoding and Understanding Gait Deviations is a course designed for therapists and allied health professionals. The course will focus on correctly identifying and understanding gait and gait deviations that occur in individuals with transtibial amputations. Curriculum will focus on practical analysis of gait abnormalities in transtibial amputees and how to identify musculoskeletal vs prosthetic causes. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

'The presentation made me problem solve and recall previously learned information and to relate that information to updated technologies'Read Reviews

Course: #2458Level: Intermediate2 Hours

The purpose of the course is to provide information regarding etiology and pathology regarding the different types of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). Medical management and physical therapy interventions will be discussed based on disease progression and regression taking into consideration patient and caregiver perspectives.

Course: #2603Level: Intermediate2 Hours

Starting January 1, 2017, OASIS C2 will be the new data collection tool for home health agencies. This session will cover the new and updated items and provide a refresher on a few of the items that can be challenging to the clinician.

Course: #2581Level: Introductory2 Hours

As advances in medical care continue to increase the survival of premature infants and infants, more women with chronic physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy and spina bifida are reaching their reproductive years. These women face unique challenges including access to reproductive health care, decreased mobility, and obstacles in caring for their infants. This course will explore the basic physical therapist management of women with chronic physical disability who are pregnant or parenting. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

Course: #2473Level: Intermediate2 Hours

This educational session will discuss the palliative care philosophy, similarities and differences between palliative care and hospice care, current physical therapy practice approaches and practice patterns, a focus on quality of life, and integration and complimenting hospital based-palliative care programs. Evidence based palliative care approaches and functional outcome measures will be introduced in a case study format for clinicians to immediately apply to the clinical setting. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is appropriate for the PT and PTA. This course is open captioned.

'Good class; interesting subject with more detail than I had understood before on Physical therapy's role in Palliative Care'Read Reviews

Course: #2613Level: Advanced2 Hours

Decoding and Understanding Gait Deviations is a course designed for therapists and allied health professionals. The course will focus on correctly identifying and understanding gait and gait deviations that occur in individuals with transfemoral amputations. The curriculum will focus on the practical analysis of gait abnormalities in transtibial amputees and how to identify musculoskeletal vs prosthetic causes. This course will not cover fundamentals of gait, but will instead focus specifically on variations and deviations common to individuals wearing above knee prostheses. It will be expected that participants will have a thorough knowledge of human locomotion, and have some experience in gait training individuals with transfemoral amputation. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

Course: #2573Level: Intermediate2 Hours

This presentation will describe the most common types of patients that are re-admitted to the hospital within 30 days. It will then discuss how physical therapy and the interprofessional team can help prevent this problem and improve patient outcomes. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

'it was very helpful learning experience from a such wonderful instructor'Read Reviews

Course: #2614Level: Introductory2 Hours

In recent years, diagnoses of ADHD have considerably increased. This course delves into treatment strategies for home and school to assist children who have difficulty controlling impulsive behaviors, difficulty paying attention, and/or are overly active. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

Course: #2477Level: Intermediate2 Hours

The time for care management transformation in Home Health is now. As we transition into a value based system, a coordinated integration of skilled services will be essential for home health success. Eliminating traditional siloed services via efficient and timely interdisciplinary communication across the continuum of care will be required to maximize quality performance and patient centered outcomes. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA. This course is open captioned.

Course: #2607Level: Introductory2 Hours

This session will explore the value of PT malpractice claims from both an indemnity and an expense perspective, highlighting top areas of loss. The speaker will review claim scenarios, discuss perception of negligence of PTs, and provide risk management strategies. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

Course: #2531Level: Intermediate2 Hours

This webinar will discuss current recommendations for the prevention and management of pediatric overuse injuries, with a specific focus on the debate regarding early sports specialization. The best available evidence for managing common overuse injuries will be reviewed. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefor appropriate for the PT and PTA.

'It is clear that the instructor was well versed in the topic and provided good evidence'Read Reviews

Course: #2602Level: Intermediate2 Hours

This educational session will bring together clinicians for the presentation and discussion of clinical cases with unexpected or unintended outcomes. Real patient cases will be presented followed by a discussion period after each case. The discussion will consist of discussion of how the unexpected outcome occurred, how it was addressed, and how it could be prevented in the future. Rationale for these decisions will be supported by available evidence. An overview of the benefits of morbidity and mortality presentations will be given, along with strategies to implement these within one’s own practice or region.

Course: #2419Level: Intermediate2 Hours

Elbow pain and related pathology is common in orthopedic practice. This course will review selected evidence-based examination and treatment techniques to manage this patient population. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and athletic trainers.

Course: #2611Level: Advanced2 Hours

The basic anatomy of the elbow, mechanism of injury, risk factors and signs and symptoms of UCL injuries in baseball and differential diagnosis of UCL injuries with Ulnar Neuritis and Flexor mass strains will be discussed. An overview of the rehabilitation, including protocols, exercises and throwing programs of a professional baseball player post-op UCL reconstruction will also be discussed. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and therefore appropriate for the PT, PTA and AT.

Course: #2539Level: Introductory2 Hours

This course will review the purpose and procedure of pre-participation screenings in the high school, collegiate, and private sector. Particular focus will be on cardiac screening and sudden cardiac death. Injury prevention screenings and sports performance evaluation will be discussed in detail as well. The course is an ideal fit for anyone working with athletes of any shape or size, young or old. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT, PTA and AT.

'He so clearly associated everything to a practical level which we can use in yearly physicals performed'Read Reviews

Course: #2549Level: Introductory2 Hours

This course provides an overview of the management of children and adolescents with spina bifida, including current evidence for best practices in this patient population, as well as a discussion of challenges and health complications related to spina bifida in the adult age. We will review pathology, clinical presentation, current medical and surgical intervention approaches, and key precautions. We will also explore evidence-based therapeutic management in different life stages, with a focus on interventions that promote participation and functional gains. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

Course: #2559Level: Introductory2 Hours

This course will look at a novel treatment combining physical and speech therapy in the aquatic environment. A quick review of research on pediatric aquatic therapies and an outline of techniques, treatment, and implementation of a co-treat model will be included. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

'The CP child example was effective due to parental comments, client history, and detail of his medical history'Read Reviews

Course: #2545Level: Intermediate2 Hours

This presentation will review the definitions of supervision as well as APTA and AOTA guidance related to supervising assistants, students, and aides in various healthcare environments. Real examples of common supervisory ethical dilemmas from the field including the appropriate action steps to take in each one will be highlighted. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and occupational therapy and is therefore appropriate for PTs, PTAs, OTs and COTAs.